Sweet and Sour Grilled Chicken Kebabs From The Backyard Of GrillingGuide.net

Try this twist to a Chinese classic. Grilled Sweet and sour chicken on wooden skewers basted with a low fat glaze featuring sriracha for a touch of sweetness with just the right amount of spice. What To Grill 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast 2 medium zucchini or summer squash cut into large chunks 2 cups large pineapple chunks 2 red onions, cut into large chunks 2 red bell peppers, cut into chunks 3 Tbsp ketchup 1 Tbsp maple syrup 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce 1 Tbsp rice wine or cider vinegar 1 tsp sriracha hot sauce chopped cilantro (optional) salt and pepper to taste How To Grill It Prepare the grill for indirect heat Charcoal: Light charcoal. When they are ash-white, push them to the edges of the grill. Place an aluminum pan in the center of grill (under the cooking grate) with a little water in it. Gas: Light the outside burners of the grill to medium heat. Prepare the skewers: Soak 8 wooden skewers in cold water for 20 minutes Thread the chunks of chicken, squash, pineapple, onion and peppers onto the skewer. Season with salt and pepper Prepare the skewers: In a bowl, mix together the kethcup, maple syrup, soy sauce, vinegar and sriracha. Set aside the half the glaze in a separate container for later.Use the rest to brush the skewers. NOTE: Discard any glaze that has come in contact with raw meat. Clean brush thoroughly after brushing raw skewers Grill the chicken Grill the skewers over indirect heat until the chicken is cooked through. About 4 minutes each side. Using a clean brush, coat the skewers with the extra sauce. Makes 4 servings

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I know that a gas grill can be intimidating; after all, you are entering a mans domain. But you light your gas stove, dont you? And if your spouse is overseas, you dont wait for him to get home to re-light the gas hot water heater! So put on your big girl panties and get grilling! Dont miss the fun of entertaining outdoors! Just keep in mind you are dealing with FIRE, so use sound judgment and take the time to familiarize yourself with the owners manual for your specific grill beforehand.

• Always follow your owners manual/safety instructions.
• Never, ever smoke near a gas grill.
• Be aware of your surroundings. Make sure that you are seeing clouds, stars, or sky when you light your grill; never use your gas grill in an enclosed space.
• When youre done cooking for the day, turn the gas off at the grill, and then at the propane tank.
• Never store a propane tank inside always keep it outside, at least 5 feet away from the house or garage.

Dont be afraid of the grill!

Remove any burner covers before you contemplate the grill-lighting procedure. These are light-weight, usually aluminum, and lift right off. To light the grill, the first thing you will do is turn on the gas at its source, and for most of you this will be on the propane tank. Next, and this is important, OPEN THE LID!! This will keep the gas from staying enclosed in the grill and prevent a mini-Hindenburg explosion in your back yard. Then you will open the gas valve on your grill. You should hear a wooshing sound, just like you do on a gas stove before the burner ignites. Most gas grills have a push button manual ignition; but if not, use a long match or Aim-N-Flame to light the burners. Use tongs to place the burner covers (which are actually flame diffusers) back over the burners.

Allow the grill to burn at almost full throttle for about 5-10 mins while you go inside (keeping an eye on the grill!) and prep your food. This will burn off any remaining food or grease particles left from the last use. Then, adjust the temperature to your grilling needs, and you are all ready!!

Grilling can be a fast (hamburgers or steaks) or slow process (pork butt, brisket) so follow the cooking instructions with the recipe of your choice and pay attention to the recommended grilling temperature hot, medium or low. The knobs on your grill will be well marked. Make sure you use a food thermometer (sold at most hardware stores) to completely cook any meat, especially poultry, to the temperatures recommended in your recipe.

The important thing is to get outside and enjoy your friends and family. So tell the guys to move on over: the Girls are coming to grill!

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